English as a Foreign Language

​​ You tell a joke at a dinner party. Nobody laughs. The room goes completely quiet. English has a heavy phrase for this exact moment. …

​​ Does your idea match the plan? Many learners forget a small word when they want to say that something is suitable. ❌ Your ideas…

​​ Almost every learner makes this mistake when they want to say something is much less than expected . ❌ The exam was not near as…

​​ Want to make your project stand out? Try doing the opposite of everyone else. To flip something on its head means to completely…

​​ One phrasal verb can mean a bomb exploding — or a carton of milk gone bad. Same words, opposite energy. Go off points two ways: …